The Frenchmen Art Market is a night market where you'll find a wide variety of authentic crafts, artworks, and jewelry sold straight from local and regional artists. You'll find a wide variety of styles on display, yet they all offer quintessential New Orleans flair.
The whole family can find fun at this market provided your little ones can handle the opening times. Throughout the stalls and vendors, you're sure to find something that garners your attention. Most people spend about an hour or 2 at the market, but you're always welcome to stay longer if you want to examine everything that's offered.
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Frenchmen Art Market highlights
One of the best aspects of the Frenchmen Art Market is the sheer variety of items available. You'll find everything from standard paintings and prints to more atypical items like handicrafts, sculptures, and leather works.
When you visit, you'll also be able to take in the welcoming atmosphere of the market. You'll find lights strung around the market connecting vendors that line the small outdoor walking space. Remember that the vendors are also happy to talk to you about their work, so don't hesitate to ask them any questions you might have.
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Good to know when visiting Frenchmen Art Market
Before you stop by the Frenchmen Art Market, there are a few things to keep in mind. Art markets can be seen as intimidating to a lot of people, considering the larger perception of art being a rich person's game, but local art markets don't really work like that. Here you'll find surprisingly low prices, so it's a great destination for travelers on a budget looking to bring something home from their trip.
When you visit this market, you'll find yourself near quite a few other stunning attractions as well. You'll find several restaurants and bars in the area, along with Washington Square to the north.
Frenchmen Art Market
Location: 619 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Open: Thursday–Saturday and Monday from 8 pm to 1 am, Sunday from 7 pm to midnight (closed Tuesday–Wednesday)
Phone: +1 504-358-8287
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